https://mn.gov/ en-us https://mn.gov/ https://mn.gov/ 2026-05-15T19:06:28Z Senior Airman Addie Peterson https://mn.gov/mnng/news/index.jsp?id=1229-762629 Staff Sgt. Dennis Campbell, a Security Forces Specialist from the 148th Fighter Wing, competed in the 2026 Minnesota Best Warrior Competition, April 15-18, 2026, at Camp Ripley, Little Falls, Minn. This included a 72-hour traverse over 23 miles and encompassed 27 service members who replicated real-world combat scenarios. The competition included wet gap crossings, night land navigation, and live fire ranges. The technical and tactical proficiency, knowledge, physical endurance, and resilience of participants were tested to evaluate their strengths and shortcomings as soldiers and airmen. Members were from the Minnesota National Guard and NATO allied nations Canada and Croatia. 2026-04-10T15:44:06Z Staff Sgt. David Reynertson https://mn.gov/mnng/news/index.jsp?id=1229-739757 The 133rd Air Transportation Function (ATF) of the Minnesota Air National Guard was awarded the Air Reserve Component (ARC) Air Transportation Activity of the Year Award for the 2025 fiscal year. 2026-03-30T15:05:14Z Mr. Tony Housey https://mn.gov/mnng/news/index.jsp?id=1229-739473 Members of the Minnesota National Guard Biathlon Team recently competed in the National Guard Bureau Eastern Invitational at Fort Kent in Maine March 28-29, 2026. 2026-03-23T15:03:20Z Mr. Tony Housey; Maj. Jodine Eells https://mn.gov/mnng/news/index.jsp?id=1229-739199 Minnesota National Guard Soldiers of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT), 34th Infantry Division competed in a brigade-level best warrior competition at Camp Ripley Training Center, March 20-22, 2026. 2026-03-19T14:57:56Z Mr. Tony Housey https://mn.gov/mnng/news/index.jsp?id=1229-739196 The integration of the Reconfigurable Virtual Collective Trainer (RVCT) system marks a significant step forward in modernizing training capabilities at the Camp Ripley Training Center providing Minnesota National Guard Soldiers with cutting-edge, immersive training opportunities. 2026-02-27T17:16:49Z Mr. Tony Housey https://mn.gov/mnng/news/index.jsp?id=1229-739516 Few meals are as synonymous with military life as a steaming bowl of chili. Whether served in a dining facility after a long day in the field, ladled out of a massive pot during a unit fundraiser, or heated from an MRE pouch on a cold range, chili has earned its place as a staple comfort food for American service members. It is hearty, affordable, easy to prepare in bulk, and adaptable to almost any environment. 2026-02-27T17:15:20Z Master Sgt. Megan Shaner https://mn.gov/mnng/news/index.jsp?id=1229-739515 One hundred Soldiers and Airmen from the Minnesota National Guard traveled to Norway for the 53rd Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX) from Feb. 4-18, 2026. The annual exchange, the longest-running of its kind in the Department of War, strengthens the State Partnership Program through rigorous cold-weather training alongside the Norwegian Home Guard (HV). 2026-02-23T17:13:58Z Master Sgt. Amy Lovgren https://mn.gov/mnng/news/index.jsp?id=1229-739512 The Minnesota National Guard’s 133rd Airlift Wing hosted a departure event for more than 100 Airmen who were set to deploy alongside their soon-to-be-replaced C-130H3 Hercules to the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) area of responsibility. 2026-02-23T17:12:18Z Mr. Tony Housey https://mn.gov/mnng/news/index.jsp?id=1229-739510 Now well into its fifth decade, the U.S. – Norway Reciprocal Troop Exchange, continues to be a steady, practical example of positive and productive relations between military professionals and nations. 2026-02-02T17:11:45Z 2nd Lt. Logan Grayson https://mn.gov/mnng/news/index.jsp?id=1229-739508 In temperatures well below zero and with no option to retreat indoors, 57 Air National Guard Airmen from 17 states and two countries completed the Cold Weather Operations Course (CWOC) at Camp Ripley Training Center from Jan. 19–31, demonstrating the physical endurance, adaptability, and teamwork required to operate in one of the the world’s harshest environments.